Abstract
Serological screening in blood banks does not include all transmittable diseases. American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) has a high detection rate in the municipalities of the State of Paraná. This study analyzed the presence of anti- Leishmania braziliensisantibodies in 176 blood donors who live in these endemic areas. The variables were analyzed with the χ2 test and Stata 9.1 software. Twenty (11.4%) samples were positive for the presence of anti- L. braziliensisantibodies. The high percentage of donors with anti- Leishmania spp. antibodies indicates the need to study the risk of ACL transmission through blood donors.
Highlights
Serological screening in blood banks does not include all transmittable diseases
This study analyzed the presence of antiLeishmania braziliensis antibodies in 176 blood donors who live in these endemic areas
The high percentage of donors with anti-Leishmania spp. antibodies indicates the need to study the risk of American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) transmission through blood donors
Summary
Serological screening in blood banks does not include all transmittable diseases. American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) has a high detection rate in the municipalities of the State of Paraná. Methods: This study analyzed the presence of antiLeishmania braziliensis antibodies in 176 blood donors who live in these endemic areas. Conclusions: The high percentage of donors with anti-Leishmania spp. antibodies indicates the need to study the risk of ACL transmission through blood donors.
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